Programs evaluated based on UI, brightness adjustment, and computer power. Focus on creating building components and photo-realistic renderings
SketchUp is a free 3D modeling software by Trimble. Current version is 4.5/5 rated, last updated September 2023. Available in multiple versions including Free, Pro, Go, Studio
Thilina Liyanage shared renovated house model in SketchUp 2014 with Vray Visopt. H.M.Khoa shared home with garden model in SketchUp 8. Javohir Ahmadjonov shared classic villa model in SketchUp 2017. Tran Nguyen shared bungalow resort model in SketchUp 2016
FredoTools requires Sketchup 2017+ and LibFredo6 v12.5a+. Combines multiple standalone plugins into single package. Includes single menu entry, contextual menu, and toolbar. Only menus load at startup, rest loaded on first launch
Requires Sketchup SU2017+ and LibFredo6 v13.6a+. Available as free trial or $12 perpetual license. Installation requires LibFredo6 v8.1+ and Sketchup Extension Manager
Layers/Tags organize model components in separate sections. Tags panel located in Default Tray or Toolbars menu. Untagged layer (Layer 0) shows default components